In This Issue

Wood industry execs at the 2012 Executive Briefing Conference found a rich mix of economic forecasting and edgy technology. The tenth anniversary EBC, sponsored by Stiles Machinery, was held in Charlotte, NC last week.

Wood shop owners: your salesperson's email must grab the prospects' attention within 2.7 seconds or it will be deleted before even being read, so here are a few techniques to keep your emails from the Delete-A-Thon.

The 2012 International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair, Aug. 22-25 in Atlanta, will be the biggest wood industry event this year. Since the show coincides with the general economic and wood industry recovery, exhibitors are already gearing up.